H.R.1359 - Secure and Responsible Drug Disposal Act of 2009

To amend the Controlled Substances Act to provide for take-back disposal of controlled substances in certain instances, and for other purposes. view all titles (2)

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  • Short: Secure and Responsible Drug Disposal Act of 2009 as introduced.
  • Official: To amend the Controlled Substances Act to provide for take-back disposal of controlled substances in certain instances, and for other purposes. as introduced.

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3/5/2009--Introduced.Secure and Responsible Drug Disposal Act of 2009 - Amends the Controlled Substances Act to allow an ultimate user who has lawfully obtained a controlled substance to deliver that substance to another person, without being registered, for the purpose of disposal if: (1)

Official Summary

3/5/2009--Introduced.Secure and Responsible Drug Disposal Act of 2009 - Amends the Controlled Substances Act to allow an ultimate user who has lawfully obtained a controlled substance to deliver that substance to another person, without being registered, for the purpose of disposal if:
(1) the person receiving the substance is authorized to engage in such activity; and
(2) the disposal takes place in accordance with regulations issued by the Attorney General to prevent diversion of controlled substances. Permits the Attorney General to authorize long-term care facilities to dispose of controlled substances on behalf of ultimate users in a manner that will provide effective controls against diversion and that is consistent with public health and safety.

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04/03/11
H.R.1359: Temporary CDBG Public Services Flexibility Act of 2011 ...

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11/25/10
Mary Hendrickson of GENCO Pharmaceutical Services Speaks Before ...

The DEA is on record supporting HR 1359 which would give the DEA this authority. Covered in the testimony is the intersection between drug regulations, environmental concerns and the human tragedy associated with overdoses on prescribed ...

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11/09/10
Mary Hendrickson of GENCO Pharmaceutical Services Speaks Before ...

The DEA is on record supporting HR 1359 which would give the DEA this authority. Covered in the testimony is the intersection between drug regulations, environmental concerns and the human tragedy associated with overdoses on prescribed ...

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